2018/2019 School Year
| TODDLER PROGRAM | Download PDF |
|---|---|
2 DAY/WEEK | TUITION |
| Half days, 8am – noon* | $4,405 |
| Full days, 8am – 2:45pm** | $6,390 |
| Extended days, 8am – 5:30pm | $8,675 |
3 DAY/WEEK |
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| Half days, 8am – noon* | $6,365 |
| Full days, 8am – 2:45pm** | $9,230 |
| Extended days, 8am – 5:30pm | $12,530 |
5 DAY/WEEK |
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| Half days, 8am – noon* | $9,795 |
| Full days, 8am – 2:45pm** | $14,200 |
| Extended days, 8am – 5:30pm | $18,900 |
** The daily drop-in rate for Toddler aftercare is $35/day.
Please note: Financial Aid is not available for the Toddler Class or for Aftercare
| EARLY CHILDHOOD | |
|---|---|
3 DAY NURSERY | TUITION |
| Half days - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8am – noon)*** | $5,885 |
| Full days - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (8am – 2:45pm) | $7,585 |
5 DAY NURSERY/KINDERGARTEN |
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| Half days - Monday through Friday (8am – noon)*** | $8,825 |
| Full days - Monday through Friday (8am – 2:45pm) | $11,910 |
Please NOTE: Financial Aid is not available for the 3-Day Nursery Class or for Aftercare. We do offer Financial Aid for students applying for the 5-Day Nursery and Kindergarten
| GRADES | |
|---|---|
GRADES 1 – 4 | TUITION |
| Monday through Friday (8am – 3:10pm) | $13,945 |
GRADES 5-8 |
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| Monday through Friday (8am – 3:10pm) | $14,350 |
| 2018/2019 FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Deposit | $500 | Non -refundable tuition deposit per child |
| Facilities Fee | $600 | One-time fee per newly enrolling child |
| Tuition Refund Plan | 3.3% of total tuition | Mandatory with 10-payment plan or TA application; optional with one or two-payment plan |
| Financial Aid Application Fee | $39/family | Paid directly to TADS |
| Payment Plan Fee | varies | Annual fee per family if paying in more than one installment: Two installments – $100 fee per family Three or more installments – $250 fee per family |
| Parent Association Fee | $25/family | Annual fee per family |
| Late Enrollment Fee | $250/family | Fee per family if Annual Tuition Agreement is received after 1/31/18 |
| TUITION PAYMENT PLANS | ||
|---|---|---|
| A. One Full Payment | Pay one (1) payment of 100% of tuition and fees due by July 15, 2017 through TADS. | |
| B. Two Payments | Pay two (2) equal payments totaling 100% of tuition on or before July 15, 2017 and November 15, 2017 through TADS. Pay 100% of fees due by July 15, 2017 through TADS. Note, a $100 payment plan fee will be added to each family account for this option. | |
| C. Ten Payments | Pay ten (10) monthly tuition payments, starting on July 15, 2017 ending April 15, 2018 through TADS. Pay 100% of fees due by July 15, 2017 through TADS. Note, a $250 payment plan fee will be added to each family account for this option. | |
| D. Twelve Payments (For returning families currently on the twelve monthly payment plan only) | Pay twelve (12) monthly tuition payments, starting on July 15, 2017 ending June 15, 2018 through TADS. Pay 100% of fees due by July 15, 2017 through TADS. Note, a $250 payment plan fee will be added to each family account for this option. | |
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Tuition Assistance Applications must be completed in full by February 17, 2017 — see Tuition Assistance for further details.
Please NOTE: We offer Finanaical Aid for students applying for 5-day Mixed-age Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Financial Aid is not availability for Parent/Child, Toddler, 3-day Nursery, Aftercare or Summer Programs.
FULL YEAR COMMITMENT
The enrollment process requires each family to fill out the ‘Annual Tuition Contract’ which signifies a family’s commitment to the Charlottesville Waldorf School for the coming school year. There is no reduction, refund, credit or other allowance made for snow days, absence, illness, missed classes due to tutoring or other programs.
Cancellation of enrollment, without further financial commitment must be made in writing before June 1.
TUITION PROTECTION PLAN
The CWS Annual Tuition Contract obligates you to pay the full contracted amount of tution, the Tuition Protection Plan is being made available to protect your yearly financial obligation under the terms of the CWS Annual Tuition Contract. The Tuition Protection Plan goes into effect after the student has attended class a minimum of 14 consecutive school calendar days. Claims need to be submitted in writing to the business office.
This program protects tuition (prepaid and due) in the event of separation for the following reasons:
- Voluntary withdrawal due to moves, financial hardships, change of objectives, etc. The Plan will pay 60% of the remaining tuition obligation to CWS and 40% remains the family’s responsibility.
- Withdrawal due to student illness or injury. The Plan will pay 100% of the unused net tuition, provided a medical absence lasting 45 or more consecutive school days as required for regular medical care by a legally qualified medical practitioner, not related to the student, who certifies this in writing.
- Dismissal from the school. The Plan will pay 75% of the unused net tuition and families are responsible for the remaining 25%.
The CWS Tuition Protection Plan is administered by Dewar’s, a third party company who is contracted to provide tuition insurance.
| SIBLING DISCOUNT | |
|---|---|
| This discount applies to families who pay full tuition with multiple children enrolled in any grade school or early childhood program. The discount does not apply to early care, after care or other school programs or fees. Parents are able to decide whether or not they will take advantage of the discount and may continue to pay full tuition for all children if they wish. Many families choose to donate back the amount of the discount to our Annual Giving Campaign. | |
| Eldest child | Full Tuition |
| Second oldest child | 5% discount |
| Third oldest child | 10% discount |
| Fourth oldest and each subsequent child | 15% discount |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS | |
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| Please understand that in addition to tuition and fees above, you will also be responsible for the following costs: | |
| Field trips (Grades 1, 2) | $25-$60/year |
| Field trips (Grades 3, 8) | $800+/year |
| Field trips (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7) | $200+/year |
| String Instrument (Grades 3-8) | Purchase or rental of a string instrument |
| Sectionals/Private Music Instruction (Grades 4-8) | All students are required to supplement their study in a weekly private, semi-private, or sectional lesson. |
ANNUAL GIVING: Tuition alone cannot support a private school education. We depend on the generosity of our entire community to help make up the difference through the Annual Giving Campaign and other revenue-raising activities. All donations are fully tax-deductible.
MAJOR FUND RAISING EVENTS: Aside from the Annual Giving Campaign, CWS depends upon the support of our entire community during the several major fund-raising activities we engage in each year. Therefore, each parent is expected to devote a minimum of 15 hours each year to fund-raising for the school. A portion of these hours should be dedicated to the Holiday Bazaar and to the spring fundraiser. These activities directly support the operating budget.